382 - The Frederick Escape: The Ship that Never Was
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How to Escape the Hell's Gates
The channel is incredibly shallow with the depth of just nine feet and could only be navigated at high tide. Vessels had to be guided into the harbor by a dedicated pilot, while their cargo was carried over land and then reloaded before docking on Sarah Island. There are only two ways out: sailing through hell's gates or heading over the main island Van Diemansland. Even if they were able to get there, they would be met with some of Australia's harshest conditions and toughest terrain.
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